I fixed my AG skimmer...with JB Weld

[faithfulfrank]

Hi. I just thought I'd post to let you know that I had some big cracks in my AG skimmer.
I was going to replace it, but that became complicated. I have a wide mouth skimmer, and I thought i could just replace the back part that was cracked, but found out later that i'd have to replace the whole thing for over $50.00

I just fixed it with JB Weld. Worked great......and it fixes almost anything.

Frank D.

[joenj]

Frank, would this JB Weld work on a pvc fitting? I have a 45 with a very tiny drip where the pipe goes into it. This would save cutting it out. Is it available in the "box" stores?
Joe

[Poconos]

Here's another way that I've used successfully in the past. Take a flat file and square off the joint that's leaking. Take a piece of the same diameter pipe and cut a ring then slice it to make a collar. You can heat it with boiling water if you want for a better fit. Use primer and a good amount of glue. Slip the collar against the pipe joint and put a hose clamp on it until the glue sets for a few hours or preferrably overnight. If you need a complete 360 seal cut another piece to fill the gap and glue all at the same time. Make sure that all surfaces that butt are as square as possible.
Al
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[joenj]

Thanks Al, looks like a simple and easy fix. Will give it a try.
Joe

[joenj]

Update:

I was successful fixing my leak with Al's solution!

Thanks